Winchester model 12 shotgun serial number lookup

Introduced from to Models and discontinued in , models and discontinued in Manufacture of the ceased in Total production for all models of the series was over 1,,, according to Winchester. Mark II Model replaced the model in Discontinued in Serial numbers of the Henry rifle overlap those of the model from to Only 18 guns were shipped in ; were shipped in Total production , Serial numbers reached 84,, but not all of the 17, gun production of were made.

Many serial numbers were skipped; total production was near 70, Records in the writer's possession show that two years production was recorded in , , A large number of serial numbers were skipped after number , Serials reached , Winder muskets, made in and , were given the designation "Model 87", but serials were in the single shot range. Records indicate that serials reached , in No further production or numbering took place.

Some Models 86 remained on hand until Serials reached 64, At 64, serials of the Model , a continuation of the Model , begin. Actual production of guns reached serial number , After serial numbers were chosen at random; many numbers were skipped and the highest serial number recorded is , George Watrous, a Winchester employee, counted total production at , in when he made a count. From to , Models were serially numbered with the Model Approximately 84, models were serially numbered.

Model and serial numbers overlap in Production figures for and are unknown. Later figures from on are from records at U. Repeating Arms, and may be off one year, especially for the years 71 , 72, 74,75, 76, and Production from to totaled guns.

Serial records for these years are missing. Serials from number to were not used. Model serial numbers begin at serial number , approximately where the model serials ended. See the note with the model Total production of the model reached 1,,, when the parts clean-up began, resulting in 2, more guns assembled.

Serial numbers of the Model begin where the Model left off, with some over lapping from to Some serial numbers were skipped between and Total production approximately 13, guns, including the numbers skipped. Production began in late but was insignificant until January of Large groups of serial numbers were skipped, so serial numbers reached , Total production was , guns.

No production in Intermittent production from to In , 4, guns were assembled for a total production of 58, Many serial numbers were skipped after they passed in About Model Winchester Shotgun The Model or as it is more commonly known-- 'Model 12' was Winchester's first slide-action hammerless shotgun.

It was designed by T. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer. This shotgun was available in many barrel lengths, all possible chokes, numerous gauges and 11 different models also called 'configurations'.

The pre Model 12 Winchester was designed in , with actual production from through During that year period, there were over 1,, guns sold. Production, clean-up and special orders of the Model 12 continued until serial number 2,, in For a complete outline of the history of Winchester Guns Click Here.

Appraisals To determine the value of your firearm, you must first analyze it carefully. You can actually see this when you hold up a empty unloaded Model muzzle up.

The shotgun unlock itself. A Mossberg needs 6lbs and a Remington requires 2lbsof force to begin moving the slide rearward. While cycling forward a Model needs 7lbs of force, while a Mossberg needs 9lbs and a Remington needs 6lbs. Winchester made a ton of different variants of the Model from fancy Marine Coated guns for boats to basic hunting guns and capable defensive police shotguns.

In my opinion, my Model handles well. That was mostly due to two reasons. One, my former agencies only allowed personally owned shotguns to be Remingtons. It came with a Tac-Star brand side saddle and was in great condition. Alas, while mine has had a well loved life while under my roof. For Winchester itself, as the years wore on. Winchester lost market share while Mossberg continued to gain. By January 16, , the U.

Repeating Arms announced it was closing its New Haven plant where Winchester rifles and shotguns had been produced for years. Along with the closing of the plant, production of the Model 94 rifle, Model 70 rifle and of course the Model shotgun were discontinued.

The official press release sent out by U. Repeating Arms concerning the closure was released January 17, Repeating Arms Company, maker of Winchester brand rifles and shotguns will close its New Haven, Connecticut manufacturing facility.